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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 916.19 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 916.19 and 498.72 is: 688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 916.19 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/916.19 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 916.19 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 456,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,922.28/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.90

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